Course Descriptions

MDA 206 - Medical Office Management

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Create, organize, file, store, and maintain patient medical records, while protecting the integrity of the record, applying HIPAA rules, and demonstrating sensitivity to the Patient’s Bill of Rights.
2. Demonstrate professional telephone techniques and record messages accurately.
3. Establish and maintain appointment schedules and demonstrate ability to schedule patient appointments.
4. Demonstrate ability to utilize practice management software and electronic health record systems.
5. Describe and perform coding procedures, while utilizing medical necessity guidelines.
6. Identify third-party plans and perform managed care requirements.

MDA 207 - Advanced Medical Office Management

Co-requisite:  MDA 102 Medical Assisting Science

Credits: 4
Hours
3 Class Hours, 2 laboratory Hours
Note
For Medical Assisting students only

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the students will be able to:

1. Define accounting terms and perform billing and bookkeeping procedures.
2. Describe and perform banking procedures.
3. Describe billing and collection procedures, precautions related to payments, and information contained within the patient billing record.
4. Demonstrate ability to perform human resource/office management, and supervisory tasks.
5. Demonstrate ability to engage in culturally sensitive and developmentally appropriate communication.
6. Develop professional correspondence, educational, and marketing materials.

MDA 208 - Medical Ethics, Law and Economics (WE)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Define and apply ethical principles and theories to ethical dilemmas and bioethical issues faced by healthcare professionals and their patients.
2. Describe and be able to compare and contrast the scope of practice, education, training, credentialing, licensing requirements, and standard of care for various providers and allied healthcare professionals.
3. Define and describe medicolegal terms and the various laws impacting the practice of healthcare, including responsibilities of the healthcare professional to comply with requirements of the law.
4. Differentiate between personal and professional ethics and discuss how personal morals impact professional performance and the ethical decision making process.
5. Prepare written papers which adhere to APA style, the professional writing style of a career in the healthcare field.

MDA 211 - Medical Assisting Procedures III

Co-requisite:  MDA 211L Medical Assisting Procedures III Laboratory (for Medical Assisting Degree majors only or consent of chairperson)

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify and understand terms related to the disease and disabilities studied in this course, cell and tissue damage, inflammation and healing, immune response, and infectious diseases.
2. Explain the causes and classification of diseases and disability.
3. Identify the pathophysiology processes involved in the following major body systems:  cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous, reproductive, integumentary, and mental health.

MDA 211 L - Medical Assisting Procedures III Laboratory

Corequisites:  MDA 211 Medical Assisting Procedures III

Credits: 1
Hours
2 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. List and discuss common diseases and diagnostic tests for body systems discussed.
2. Perform and assist with advanced technical procedures within a variety of specialties, while staying within scope of practice of a Medical Assistant.
3. State the fundamental principles of evacuating a healthcare setting and demonstrate ability to devise and implement emergency preparedness plans, while staying within scope of practice of a Medical Assistant.
4. Educate patients effectively about a variety of diseases, diagnostic tests, and procedures through verbal and written communication.
5. Demonstrate proficiency with development of patient educational materials which demonstrate clear and accurate patient instruction for diseases processes, procedures, self-exams, and follow-up care.
6. Demonstrate ability to complete accurate documentation of patient care.

MDA 245 - Directed Practice Seminar (WE)

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Corequisites:  MDA 246 Clinical Practicum I, MDA 247 Clinical Practicum II, or with authorization from the Chairperson

 

Credits: 1
Hours
1 Class Hour
Note
For Senior Medical Assisting students

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Explain the essentials of an externship and list the responsibilities of the student during externship.
2. Demonstrate essential skills in seeking employment in the medical assisting field.
3. Complete the certification process to become a Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants.
4. Identify strategies for becoming involved in the medical assisting professional community.

MDA 246 - Clinical Practicum I

Corequisites:  MDA 211 Medical Assisting Procedures III and MDA 211L Medical Assisting Procedures III Laboratory

Credits: 4
Hours
8 Clinical Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Perform clinical/administrative procedures expected of a medical assistant, while staying within scope of practice of a Medical Assistant.
2. Demonstrate ability to respond to emergency situations by performing appropriate first aid skills, while staying within scope of practice of a Medical Assistant.
3. Complete and document externship hours as required by accreditation and department standards.
4. Demonstrate professional behavior expected of the medical assistant during externship, including ability to follow policies and procedure of the healthcare facility, course, department, and college.

MDA 247 - Clinical Practicum II

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisites:  HST 210 Pharmacology, MDA 201 Medical Assisting Procedures II, MDA 206 Medical Office Management, MDA 207 Advanced Medical Office Management

Corequisite:  MDA 211 Medical Assisting Procedures III and MDA 211L Medical Assisting Procedures III Laboratory

Credits: 4
Hours
8 Clinical Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Perform clinical/administrative procedures expected of a medical assistant, while staying within scope of practice of a Medical Assistant.
2. Demonstrate ability to respond to emergency situations by performing first aid skills, while staying within scope of practice of a Medical Assistant.
3. Complete and document externship hours as required by accreditation and department standards.
4. Demonstrate professional behavior expected of the medical assistant during externship, including ability to follow policies and procedures of the healthcare facility, course, department, and college.

MET 112 - Metrology

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand the principles of dimensional measurement.
2. Know the methods and skills necessary to perform practical measurements in industry.

MET 113 - Engineering Drawing I w/CAD

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Know the importance of engineering drawing and the requirements of this graphic language.
2. Demonstrate the ability to construct an acceptable freehand sketch.
3. Be competent in the use of manual drafting tools and techniques.
4. Develop technically correct orthographic projections using proper projection techniques and the latest ASME Y14.5M standards.
5. Demonstrate the ability to dimension a moderately complex part using proper dimensioning techniques.
6. Generate different types of sectional views and choose which type of section is most appropriate for a given part.
7. Understand the reasons and concepts of auxiliary views.
8. Demonstrate the ability to create part drawings using AutoCAD in a timely fashion.

MET 116 - Engineering Drawing II w/CAD

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand solid work’s basic parametric modeling process by demonstrating the ability to create quality solid models.
2. Apply technical sketching skills of part and assembly concepts.
3. Generate detailed orthographic and axonometric drawings in a standard industrial format using the latest ASME standards.
4. Understand and apply the principles of descriptive geometry.
5. Develop a complete set of working drawings including identification numbers, bill of materials and engineering change documentation.
6. Have a thorough understanding of fits and tolerances.
7. Define typical thread notes and fastening techniques.
8. Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerance symbols and interpret their meaning on an engineering drawing.

MET 121 - Manufacturing Processes I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Calculate speed, feed, and depth of cut for material removal operations using the “Machinery’s Handbook.”
2. Apply standard safety procedures for a manufacturing environment.
3. Identify and perform the basic material removal processes:  facing, turning, drilling, boring, honing and milling.
4. Improve your skills for working effectively in a team environment.
5. Communicate the steps required to manufacture a product using industry standard terms.
6. Accurately use basic measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, gage blocks, and attribute gages to achieve the desired sizes of parts and/or part features.
7. Understand the fundamental methods of fusion and solid state welding.
8. Have a better understanding of how raw materials are turned into useful products.

MET 122 - Manufacturing Processes II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Improve their skills for working effectively in a team environment.
2. Be familiar with the control unit on a typical CNC machine tool to store, load and edit programs.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in CNC programming basic parts and be able to de-bug the CNC program if there is a problem.
4. Understand when and how to use looping (subprograms) in CNC programming.
5. Be knowledgeable with gear terminology, types of gears and understand how to calculate simple speed ratios.
6. Understand the fundamental types of heat treatment processes used on steel.
7. Understand the difference between expendable-mold casting processes and multiple-use mold casting processes.
8. Understand what indexing is and where it is used in the manufacture of parts.
9. Understand the difference between Hot and Cold working processes.

MET 134 - Statics

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand the nature of rigid bodies, and the fact that they represent an idealization of real bodies.
2. Understand the nature of forces and moments, and will be capable of recognizing forces and moments acting on bodies.
3. Apply the principles of static equilibrium to the analysis of structures and machines.
4. Experimentally verify the laws of friction, and be capable of applying them to a variety of cases.
5. Locate centroids and centers of gravity, and compute moments of inertia.

MET 164 - Quality Systems

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand the concept of quality in products and services, and customer satisfaction.
2. Understand total quality management and its principles and practices in continuous process improvement.
3. Use the mathematics of collection, organization and interpretation of data to produce graphical displays.
4. Apply the basic concepts of statistics to manufacturing processes in order to conduct, analyze and interpret quantitative data.
5. Produce control charts as a method of analysis and presentation of a particular variation in a process.
6. Use Minitab statistical software package for its wide range of data analysis and graphics capabilities.

MET 211 - Mechanical CAD

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Apply technical sketching skills of parts and assembly concepts.
2. Understand Mechanical CAD as a 3D feature based associative, parametric solid modeling system for part and assembly design.
3. Have a thorough understanding of and apply the constructive solid geometry concepts and Boolean operations used in 3D modeling.
4. Demonstrate the ability to utilize CAD to create quality solid models in a timely fashion.
5. Perform basic design changes and modifications.
6. Generate detailed working drawings in a standard industrial format using the latest ASME standards.
7. Demonstrate the ability to create a model using the college’s 3D modeler and its software package.

MET 220 - Programming CNC Machine Tools

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Set up a CNC machine (load and touch off tools, load programs).
2. Be familiar with the controls of a typical CNC machine.
3. Program basic linear and circular part geometry.
4. Know when and how to use subprograms, cutter compensation and canned cycles.
5. Make necessary corrections to programs and machine set-up to run quality parts.

MET 223 - Computer Integrated Machining

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Create basic 2D and 3D geometry using MaterCAM X.
2. Assign toolpaths to cut parts using MasterCAM X.
3. Create programs using the MasterCAM X-Fanuc post.
4. Transfer programs to a CNC machine.
5. Operate a CNC machine.

MET 234 - Dynamics

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Use mathematical and graphical techniques to analyze the motion of bodies and simple mechanisms.
2. Apply the principles of equilibrium to the analysis of the forces acting on accelerating bodies.
3. Determine the magnitudes of work, Kinetic energy, and potential energy interchanges.
4. Possess an elementary understanding of impulse and momentum, and be capable to analyzing their interchanges.

MET 235 - Strength of Materials

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Calculate direct normal, shear, and bearing stresses.
2. Understand stress vs. strain graph and be able to determine yield strength, ultimate strength, and modulus of elasticity.
3. Understand design factor and be able to design a member under direct stress.
4. Design circular members under torsion and apply stress concentration factors.
5. Develop shear force and bending moment diagrams for simple and cantilever beams.
6. Apply bending stress and shear stress equations relative to beam design.
7. Operate industry standard mechanical testing machines.
8. Produce clear, concise, and accurate lab reports.

MET 238 - Mechanical Design

Corequisites:  MET 280 L Capstone Project

Credits: 3
Hours
2 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand the nature of combined stress, and be capable of recognizing combined stress in elements of structures and machines.
2. Design a range of machine elements (shafts, gears, bearings, etc.) based upon strength and functional requirements.
3. Consider machining, assembly, and other manufacturing requirements in the design process.
4. Have experience in the design of mechanical assemblies.
5. Integrate fluid mechanical, and thermodynamic principles into the analysis and design of machines.

MET 243 - Fluid Mechanics

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  MET 134 Statics, CIV 124 Mechanics (Statics)

Credits: 3
Hours
2 Class Hours, 3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Apply the principles of equilibrium to fluid systems.
2. Design series piping systems for conditions of steady flow.
3. Select an appropriate pump for fluid-handling systems.
4. Have had experience testing pumps, fans, and piping systems as part of a team.
5. Prepare laboratory reports to the level of standard professional conventions.

MET 244 - Thermodynamics

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand the behavior of single and two-phase substances, and be capable of determining their response to thermal and mechanical energy transfers.
2. Give an elementary explanation of the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, and will understand the implications of these laws for technology, society, and the environment.
3. Apply the Laws of Thermodynamics to the analysis and design of heat engines and thermal devices.
4. Have had experience testing heat engines and thermal devices as part of a team.
5. Prepare laboratory reports to the level of standard professional conventions.

MET 254W - Materials Science for Technologists

To provide an understanding of “the generic phenomena and behavioral characteristics of materials” by studying the relationship between the internal structure, and the properties and performance of engineering materials.

Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand the composition-structure-processing-properties relationship of metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites.
2. Know the structural make-up of individual atoms and be able to predict the predominant bond type.
3. Define the atomic arrangement of crystalline material and understand the importance of crystal imperfections.
4. Have the ability to interpret isomorphous, eutectic, and eutectoid phase diagrams.
5. Understand the statistical nature of brittle failure in ceramics.
6. Describe the structural response of polymers and FRP’s to applied stresses.
7. Have produced clear, concise, and accurate lab reports.
8. Have completed a research paper on a materials topic and have delivered an oral report.

MET 280L - Capstone Project

Corequisites:  MET 238 Mechanical Design

Credits: 1
Hours
3 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Work effectively in a design team.
2. Perform an analysis of a problem.
3. Determine the product/system operating parameters.
4. Produce a conceptual design for the product/system.
5. Complete a detailed design of the product/system including required engineering calculations and industry standard documentation.
6. Build a prototype of a component/system.
7. Complete acceptance testing of the component/system.

MET 298 - Cooperative Work Experience

 

Prerequisite- Corequisite
Prerequisite:  Placement by Department Chairperson

Credits: 1
Hours
10-20 hours per week
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Have an understanding of their field of engineering technology.
2. Have experience directly related to their field of study.
3. Have on-the-job experience and have earned some money.

MET 299 - Independent Study

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to work independently.
2. Demonstrate proficiency in the specific area of study.

MFG 250 - Principles of Continuous Improvement

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Perform professionally - exhibiting integrity, accepting responsibility, taking initiative, and provide leadership necessary to ensure project success.
2. Prepare a process flow diagram and process description of a manufacturing, procurement, or product development cycle.
3. Divide a manufacturing process into a series of activities/steps, and determine the activity based cost for each activity or process step.
4. Complete a statistical analysis of manufacturing production to determine quality problem areas and/or areas that have the potential for significant improvement.
5. Request and evaluate customer feedback on product quality and design for use in the continuous improvement process.
6. Research and evaluate case studies of successful and unsuccessful implementation of continuous improvement projects.
7. Apply common industry continuous improvement techniques for a specific manufacturing product line.
8. Apply advanced manufacturing techniques including robotics to further enhance manufacturing competitiveness and quality.
9. Continually evaluate manufacturing quality and cost to gain further improvements in the manufacturing cycle.

MFG 280 - Capstone Project

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Perform professionally - exhibiting integrity, accepting responsibility, taking initiative, and providing leadership necessary to ensure project success.
2. Produce quality design products.
3. Produce design products that meet important performance requirements while satisfying relevant societal and professional constraints.
4. Establish relationships for quality performance.
5. Establish relationships and implement practices with team members, advisors, and clients that support high performance and continuous improvement.
6. Manage project schedule and resources.
7. Plan, monitor, and manage project schedule, resources, and work assignments to ensure timely and within-budget completion.
8. Make decisions based on product design requirements, product life-cycle considerations, resource availability, and associated risks.
9. Demonstrate effective use of contemporary tools for engineering and business analysis, fabrication, testing, and design communication.
10. Communicate for project success; use formal and informal communications with team, advisor, and clients to document and facilitate progress and to enhance impact of design products.

MUS 101 - Introduction to Music

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1.  Describe the properties of sound
2.  Identify the three kinds of musical texture
3.  Explain the techniques that create musical form
4.  List the instrumentation of a standard orchestra and also describe how the orchestra developed through time
5.  Trace the development of music from Gregorian chant of the Middle Ages to the breakdown of tonality into the Twentieth century
6.  Give specifics characteristics of music from each period of study
7.  Describe the roots, characteristics and different styles of jazz
8.  Identify composers from each period and list pertinent characteristics
9.  Identify musical examples from each period and give the composer for each musical example

MUS 104 - Fundamentals of Music

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Aurally distinguish the differences among various scales, keys and chords.
2. Aurally distinguish the differences between simple and compound meter.
3. Correctly identify the key names of the piano keyboard.
4. Identify and construct major and minor key signatures.
5. Correctly identify pitches in all of the commonly used clefs.
6. Construct and identify the basic intervals used in musical composition and performance.

MUS 105 - Music Theory I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Visually and aurally distinguish between seven types of scales, Major and minor keys, and Major, minor, Augmented, and diminished triads.
2. Identify and build the seven different church modes.
3. Correctly build the Major and relative minor key signatures in the Circle of Fifths/Fourths.
4. Successfully identify the harmonic chords in both Major and minor keys.
5. Write a musical composition using and following all part-writing rules.

MUS 106 - Music Theory II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Visually and aurally distinguish between all cadences and non-chord tones.
2. Construct and discuss the differences between small form types.
3. Correctly build seventh chords in both Major and minor keys.
4. Successfully analyze and compose counterpoint examples in First and Second species.
5. Write a musical composition using and following all part-writing rules while including non-chord tones, cadences, and seventh chords.

MUS 107 - Music Theory III

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Visually and aurally distinguish between Neapolitan and all three types of Augmented Sixth chords.
2. Construct and discuss the differences between Italian, French, and German Augmented Sixth chords.
3. Correctly build secondary dominant and secondary leading time chords in both Major and minor keys.
4. Successfully analyze a piano sonata that includes mode mixture and borrowed chords.
5. Write a large musical composition using and following all part-writing rules while including non-chord tones, cadences, seventh chords, borrowed chords, Augmented Sixth and Neapolitan chords.

MUS 108 - History of Music: Renaissance to 1800

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify essential elements of Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Classical Period styles.
2. Describe the transitions from each of those styles to the next.
3. Identify important composers and specific compositions representing all important genres.
4. Demonstrate the ability to apply that knowledge to any composition heard for the first time.

MUS 109 - Ragtime to rock: American Popular Music

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a vocabulary for hearing, analyzing, and discussing any style of popular music.
2. Identify the origins and explain development of all major genres of popular music.
3. Recognize and describe cross-influences among those styles.
4. Explain the role of technology in the evolution of musical style and in the dissemination of music to the public.

MUS 111 - 19th Century Music

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the many aspects of Romanticism and their effect on compositional choice and style.
2. Identify the important movements and individual composers of the century and the contributions of each to stylistic progress.
3. Identify representative compositions and develop the ability to hear similar characteristics in any music from the period.

MUS 112 - 20th Century Music

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Describe the transition out of a Romanticism-based aesthetic into a wider range of styles and motivations.
2. Identify important composers, and the aesthetic point of view they illustrate.
3. Identify representative compositions and the stylistic movements they exemplify.

MUS 113 - Spirituals to Hip Hop: American Music of the African Diaspora

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the significant time periods in African-American music history, from its earliest days to present.
2. Identify and describe the various genres, performers, and creators of African-American music.
3. Define the musical structures and forms of popular musical styles pioneered by black musicians and composers.
4. Distinguish the characteristics of the black music across genres.
5. Communicate about, reflect upon, and reason about the contributions to national and international culture made by diverse Americans.

MUS 115 - Ear Training I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Sing simple major and minor songs using standard solfege techniques.
2. Sing major and minor triads, major and minor intervals of Major 2nd to a Perfect 5th, as well as major scales, and minor scales including natural, harmonic, and melodic minor.
3. Write four measure, two-part examples of melodic dictation, and simple four-measure examples of rhythmic dictation.

MUS 116 - Ear Training II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Sing medium level major and minor songs using standard solfege techniques.
2. Sing and master singing in alto and other clefs.
3. Sing and identify intervals of major 6ths, 7ths, and tri-tones, and be able to sight sing using kodaly hand signals.
4. Sing various levels of chord progressions and be able to write Soprano/Alto/Bass examples of melodic dictation.
5. Master four measure examples of rhythmic dictation.

MUS 117 - Ear Training III

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Sing and identify all intervals.
2. Sing more advanced musical examples employing modulation.
3. Sing advanced chord progressions, as well as chords in root, first, and second inversions.
4. Write four measure soprano/alto/tenor/bass examples, as well as four measure rhythmic dictation employing syncopation.

MUS 120 - Piano Class I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Play an elementary to a late elementary piano solo.
2. Play beginning scales, chords, arpeggios.
3. Sight read at an elementary level.
4. Play from a beginning lead sheet.

MUS 121 - Piano Class II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Play an intermediate to late intermediate piano solo.
2. Play 12 major scales, chords and arpeggios.
3. Sight read at an intermediate level.
4. Harmonize melodies with I, IV, V, I.
5. Transpose short excerpts at the elementary level.
6. Play from a lead sheet.

MUS 160 - Recording and Production I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Record, import, and edit digital audio files in a Digital Audio Workstation.
2. Recall and compare digital audio file format standards and properties.
3. Identify different types of microphones, their characteristics, and their applications in the recording studio.

MUS 161 - Recording and Production II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Record and edit MIDI tracks in a Digital Audio Workstation.
2. Implement virtual instruments in a multitrack Digital Audio Workstation session.
3. Apply EO, dynamics processing, and time-based effects.

MUS 162 - Beat Production I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Construct and modify rhythmic MIDI sequences in a Digital Audio Workstation.
2. Prepare and use audio files as loops and samples in instrumental beats.
3. Create and record simple harmonic progressions using MIDI.
4. Explain how copyright laws apply to sample-based music and describe the process obtaining permissions to license samples.

MUS 163 - Beat Production II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify and emulate techniques and stylistic characteristics of sample-based music.
2. Design custom virtual instrument patches and samples.
3. Add vocals or live instrument tracks to sample-based and MIDI-based arrangements.
4. Publish beats with license agreements on an online beat marketplace.

MUS 170 - Music and Computers

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Discuss different ways musicians use computers as a music production tool including the preparations required by the musician and specific minimum configurations required from a computer before it can be used for various purposes.
2. Complete a paper comparing different software programs and explain which one would meet their musical needs and how they would guide others.
3. Use a computer to create complex sheet music involving time signature changes, changes in modality, use of various notation alternatives such as rhythmic notation and accurately making use of articulations, expressions, lyrics and interpretive features used in the professional publishing of sheet music and scores. (This is a writing component using notation software, FINALE).
4. Use Pro Tools to create a basic audio project using audio interface, a MIDI interface and basic signal routing within the ProTools environment.
5. Discuss various resources professional musicians currently use to share and continue to expand their skill with music software to continue their self-learning.

MUS 184 - Songwriting

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Write a song suitable for recording.
2. Negotiate the selling and promotion of copyrighted music.
3. Record a rough demo of their music.

MUS 185 - Beginning Guitar

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Play at least fifteen different chords.
2. Read basic musical rhythms in treble clef.
3. Demonstrate correct picking and fingering techniques.
4. Discuss and demonstrate chord and scale theory.

MUS 186 - Guitar Ensemble

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Participate in a concert that demonstrates the students’ ability to rehearse and perform guitar ensemble repertoire.
2. Demonstrate appropriate concert etiquette.

MUS 190 - The College Choir

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Participate in a concert that demonstrates the students’ ability to rehearse and perform choral music.
2. Demonstrate appropriate concert etiquette.

MUS 191 - Music Performance

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Have been involved in an approved community-based musical ensemble that will have further developed their performance abilities in either vocal or instrumental music.

MUS 194 - Voice Class I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Sing simple class songs, as well as a more advanced solo song/aria employing standard techniques for good vocal production.
2. Sing with proper breath support, and will demonstrate frontal and pharyngeal resonance, proper diction, and vowel equalization.
3. Sing songs or arias with an understanding of proper vocal pedagogy.

MUS 195 - Jazz Ensemble

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Participate in a concert that demonstrates the students’ ability to rehearse and perform big band jazz repertoire.
2. Demonstrate appropriate concert etiquette.

MUS 196 - String Ensemble

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Participate in a concert that demonstrates the students’ ability to rehearse and perform string ensemble repertoire.
2. Demonstrate appropriate concert etiquette.

MUS 197 - Applied Music I

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate freshman level performance skills and techniques in their respective applied area (voice or instrumental) that meet, or exceed the requirements established at transfer institutions.

MUS 198 - Applied Music II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate freshman level (second semester) vocal or instrumental performance skills and techniques in their respective applied areas that meet, or exceed the requirements established at various transfer institutions.

MUS 199 - Intermediate Guitar

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Play movable chord shapes along the neck.
2. Read and perform treble clef melodies along the neck.
3. Read complex musical rhythms in treble clef.
4. Demonstrate advanced flatpicking and fingerstyle techniques.
5. Discuss and demonstrate chord and scale theory in relation to rock, blues, jazz, and classical styles.

MUS 201 - College Band

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Participate in a concert that demonstrates the students’ ability to rehearse and perform concert band repertoire.
2. Demonstrate appropriate concert etiquette.

MUS 260 - Recording and Production III

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Track, edit, and mix a full band session for a pop/rock song.
2. Implement advanced microphone techniques in the recording studio.
3. Apply advanced editing and mixing techniques in a Digital Audio Workstation.

MUS 261 - Recording and Production IV

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Arrange and produce an independent recording project.
2. Record vocal and instrumental ensembles.
3. Demonstrate on-location mobile recording techniques.
4. Master audio tracks and prepare them for distribution.

MUS 290 - Chamber Singers

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Participate in a concert that demonstrates the students’ ability to rehearse and perform in a small vocal ensemble.
2. Demonstrate appropriate concert etiquette.

MUS 294 - Voice Class II

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Continue to sing moderately complex class songs as well as a more advanced solo song/aria employing standard techniques for good vocal production.
2. Demonstrate singing with proper breath support, and will demonstrate frontal and pharyngeal resonance, proper diction, and vowel equalization.
3. Continue to sing more advanced songs or arias with an understanding of proper vocal pedagogy.

MUS 295 - Special Topics in Music

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

The specific learning outcomes will vary according to the particular course/subject taught.  The specific outcomes developed will all support and be grounded in the general Music Program outcomes.  (i.e. Articulate the intrinsic constructs of music as they relate to music theory, music history and musical styles and practices of major composers from the Renaissance through the post-modern era as it pertains to the special topics course.)

MUS 296 - Internship

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Integrate their experience with the workings of arts/business/educational organizations into developing a larger perspective of their chosen area of music.
2. Apply the knowledge gained within a particular field related to their career path.
3. Learn to budget time in relation to required tasks.
4. Establish a network of contacts in their chosen area.
5. Develop a list of references for future employment.

MUS 297 - Applied Music III

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate sophomore level (first semester) vocal or instrumental performance skills and techniques in their respective applied areas that meet or exceed the requirements established at various transfer institutions.

MUS 298 - Applied Music IV

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate sophomore level (second semester) vocal or instrumental performance skills and techniques in their respective applied areas that meet or exceed the requirements established at various transfer institutions.

MUS 299 - Independent Study: Music

Dependent on the specific approved activity.

OCE 226 - Oceanography

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Explain the geologic history of the oceans.
2. Describe the fundamental physical properties of seawater, and explain the temporal and spatial variation in these properties.
3. Describe the major water currents and circulation of ocean waters with these currents.
4. Explain the formation of waves and understand the differences between the major wave types.
5. Explain why coastal waters are biological, highly productive and diverse.
6. Explain why the future productivity of such coastal water regions is uncertain.
7. Explain how the ocean influences life on land and the role it plays in global climate.

PED 100 - Archery

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify and execute with proficiency the seven steps of shooting the bow and arrow.  This includes the following steps: stance, draw, anchor, aim, release, follow through and after-hold.
2. Recognize and name the parts of the bow, arrow and target.
3. Recognize and apply the basic safety procedures when shooting the bow.
4. Demonstrate minimal levels of accuracy when shooting the bow at 11, 13, 15, and 18 yard distances.

PED 103 - Backpacking (CV)

After successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Have knowledge of the fundamental skills and techniques of basic outdoor skills, to be able to safely navigate back country conditions.
2. Have proficiency in execution of the skills covered.
3. Have a positive change in the personal fitness as it relates to components such as cardiovascular and muscular endurance.
4. Have an understanding of the history, etiquette, strategies, current research and safety associated with backpacking.
5. Evaluate the conditions necessary for safe wilderness preparedness, choose appropriate equipment, and plan a hiking trip and take it.
6. Minimize the impact on natural environment while hiking and understand and articulate the concepts of sustainability.

PED 106 - Badminton (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Recognize and identify the five basic shots in the game of badminton.
2. Demonstrate the five basic shots in the game of badminton.
3. Have an understanding of the rules and scoring of a badminton game.
4. Identity and execute the two basic service strokes/Drop and High clear.
5. Have an appreciation of badminton as a game that allows for a wide range of expertise and conditioning, from leisurely played in back yard game to a highly competitive athletic event.

PED 107 - Ballet I (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Increase body awareness through skills in ballet technique.
2. Recognize and utilize beginning ballet vocabulary and terminology.
3. Understand the relationship between the personal dance experience and dance as a performing art form.

PED 108 - Ballet II (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Recognize, demonstrate, and discuss the fundamentals of intermediate ballet technique.
2. Identify the tools necessary to plan a beginning ballet class.
3. Demonstrate coordination skills gained through the execution and repetition of exercises.
4. Show a heightened body awareness developed during their final project.

PED 110 - Basic Ice Skating (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify the wellness benefits of this life-time recreational activity.
2. Execute basic ice skating skills.
3. Develop proper body alignment and posture.
4. Recognize ice skating terminology.
5. Identify safety concerns regarding ice skating.
6. Demonstrate basic care and use of equipment.

PED 113 - Lifeguard Training

Note:  Adult CPR and standard first-aid are additional requirements for certification by the American Red Cross and are not included in this course.  These courses must be completed before the end of the term, for Red Cross lifeguard training certification to be completed.

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Become a certified Lifeguard with the American Red Cross.
2. Hold current certification in Adult CPR and standard First-Aid.
3. Successfully pass water and written final exam in Lifeguard training.

PED 118 - Solutions in Fitness and Wellness

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Know and understand the 5 components of fitness.
2. Develop the skills and knowledge to pass a selective physical fitness test.
3. Demonstrate improvement in at least one weakness as defined in the pre-assessment profile.
4. Recognize and apply the fitness principles as it relates to the improvement or maintenance of one’s overall health and wellbeing.

PED 119 - Solutions in Fitness and Wellness

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Know and understand the 5 components of fitness.
2. Develop the skills and knowledge to pass a selective physical fitness test.
3. Demonstrate improvement in at least one weakness as defined in the pre-assessment profile.
4. Recognize and apply the fitness principles as it relates to the improvement or maintenance of one’s overall health and wellbeing.

PED 120 - Foundations of Exercise

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify and describe the components that comprise physical fitness.
2. Demonstrate and apply the overload principle to each of the fitness elements.
3. Lead a group through an exercise session - Warm-up; Cool down.
4. Analyze a fitness program, device, or individual exercise to determine its worthiness of its intended purpose.

PED 122 - Horsemanship (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Know how to properly groom a horse’s coat, mane, tail and hooves.
2. Lead another rider, mount and dismount a horse.
3. Steer and stop a horse safely.
4. Understand and demonstrate all necessary safety aspects needed to be around a horse and stable.

PED 123 - Exploration of Movement

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Discern and participate in typical patterns of movement.
2. Recognize and develop alternative patterns of movement.
3. Express themselves differently through their body language.
4. Perform patterns of movement with greater self-confidence.
5. Articulate in writing:
   a)  Why the student believes preconceived restrictions hinder potential.
   b)  How through movement and gesture a student could increase pride and self-expression.
   c)  How differences in perception are made similar through creative movement.

PED 124 - Track & Field (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand what events comprise a track and field meet.
2. Compete in the track and field events of their choice.
3. Have participated in two to four track and field meets.
4. Understand why it is important to exercise regularly and the benefits of doing so.

PED 127 - Jogging (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Have knowledge of fundamental skills, techniques, related to jogging.
2. Have proficiency in execution of skills covered.
3. Have an understanding of strategies, safety and etiquette associated with jogging.
4. Have an understanding of the mental and physical health benefits to be derived from jogging.
5. Have an appropriate level of proficiency in personal health as it relates to components such as cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, body composition, balance, coordination and agility.

PED 130 - Karate (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate up to 6 basic kicking techniques as explained.
2. Demonstrate up to 6 basic striking techniques as explained.
3. Demonstrate up to 4 basic blocking techniques as explained.
4. Demonstrate up to 6 basic elbow techniques as explained.
5. Demonstrate 3 basic sparring drills.
6. Perform basic stances and footwork.
7. Identify and execute up to 10self dense forms.
8. Identify and perform basic kata/form.

PED 135 - Jazz Dance I (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of Dance Terminology and Basic Positions.
2. Understand basic dance techniques.
3. Demonstrate and incorporate an understanding of proper stretching techniques.
4. Understand and utilize proper warm ups.
5. Incorporate proper dance class etiquette.
6. Understand and incorporate dance composition basics in small group studies.
7. Master various steps and connect movement into short combinations.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of the use of parallel and turned out positions.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of proper core work.
10. Critically analyze various dance forms (jazz dance) through observation and writing.

PED 140 - Dance Pilates (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate proper breathing techniques.
2. Identify a series of appropriate warming up exercises.
3. Perform correct maneuvers and sequence of exercises that strengthen muscles and increase flexibility and cardiovascular function.
4. Recognize when over-exertion and overuse can occur and take steps to avoid injury.
5. Show how to go through a proper cool down.

PED 141 - Yoga (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate proficiency at the poses covered in class (at the beginner level).
2. Increase their dynamic flexibility.
3. Identify some of the major muscles used in a given pose.
4. List the correct progressions into a given pose.

PED 144 - Aerobics (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. List and explain the components and importance of a proper warm up for aerobic exercise.
2. Know how to build a bell curve with appropriate exercises.
3. Show ways to increase and decrease intensity in aerobic exercise using PLERUTT.
4. Identify the importance of a target heart rate, know how and when to take a THR during Aerobic exercise.

PED 146 - Aerobics (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Explain the importance of a warm up.
2. Identify their target Heart rate, and know how to take their HR during aerobic exercise.
3. Demonstrate and explain ways to increase and decrease heart rate and intensity during aerobic exercise.
4. Recognize the signs of over exertion, overuse and injury and what to do.

PED 150 - Personal Nutrition

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Explain the role of nutrients in the human body.
2. Apply knowledge of nutrition to a personal life style, nutrition plan, weight control and activity, and/ or athletic performance.
3. Explain the relationship between diet and: Health, disease and weight control.
4. Make a personal assessment of their dietary practices and proposals.
5. Identify claims regarding food and additives.
6. Apply the concepts of reliable research and consumer behaviors to one’s advantage.

PED 160 - History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport

 

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify the notable leaders, educators and philosophies in the area of study.
2. Write or orally present an analysis of current issues and future trends in Physical Education and Sport.
3. Write or orally present an analysis of basic issues and concepts of Kinesiology.
4. Formulate and orally present an in depth research paper of career options in Health, Physical Education, Fitness, Exercise Science or Recreation and Dance the student is considering.
5. Demonstrate how current technology is applied to Kinesiology.

PED 161 - Sport and Society

 

Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of important concepts, methods and theoretical approaches that define this sub-discipline, in essays, exams or presentations.
2. Apply a sociological perspective to sport as a socio-cultural phenomenon, and examine the often-controversial relationships between race, gender, class, and sexuality and the institution of sport.  They will do so in essays, exams, and presentations.
3. Analyze the social, political, cultural and historical context of sport in the United States and other societies.  They will do so in essay, exams and presentations.

PED 162 - Personal and Community Health

 

Credits: 3
Cross-listed
HST 162
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Identify factors to promote health/wellness for individuals and the community.
2. Identify factors which impede health/wellness for individuals and the community.
3. Identify steps to improve personal safety, and to prevent violence and injury.
4. Locate and analyze current events related to community health topics.
5. Assess their individual levels of wellness; identifying lifestyle changes they intend to make to improve their overall wellness.

PED 168 - Exploring Healthy Lifestyles

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Discuss all of the factors in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
2. Attend an exercise class on the SUNY Broome Campus.
3. Complete a 1 mile run.
4. Perform 10 pushups and 10 sit-ups.
5. Do stretching exercises and learn their importance in injury prevention.
6. Learn the wellness value of regular exercise.

PED 169 - Tennis (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Grip-(forehand, backhand, service and volley)
2. Ready position, hitting position.
3. Know the execution of forehand, backhand, volley and serve.
4. Know the execution of volley.
5. Serve the play in to play.
6. Learn proper tennis scoring and appropriate terminology.
7. Learn and execute proper pre-match warm-up.

PED 171 - Principles of Training and Conditioning

1. The course will provide to students a better understanding of the components of a healthy and fit lifestyle.
2. The course will provide to students a better understanding of the relationships among functioning systems and improved skill in the application of the principles of training and conditioning in an effort to improve those systems.
3. The course will assist students in assessing their own personal fitness levels and in developing their own personal life-long fitness programs.

Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Better recognize, understand, and relate to the material presented.
2. Have developed their own personal life-long fitness programs that reflect the material presented.

PED 172 - Volleyball (CV)

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Understand the rules and regulations of volleyball.
2. Execute the basic skills of volleyball: forearm pass, set, and (underhand) serve in a game like setting.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of correct skill selection and decision making-making abilities.
4. Facilitate game- play in controlled environment.
5. Work cooperatively as a small group as well as with the larger class as a whole.
6. Work to challenge each other to improve their skills in a competitive and cooperative environment.

PED 173 - Fitness Walking (CV)

Totally online class requires each student to have a FitBit.

Credits: (1-1/2)
Hours
12 Class Hours, 33 Laboratory Hours
Note
CV=cardiovascular

Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:

1. Apply the components of an effective physical fitness program, utilizing walking as a primary activity.
2. Improve physical conditioning by participating in a regular walking program.
3. Perform basic fitness walking techniques.
4. Apply proper technique to set pacing for safe and effective walking for fitness.
5. Understand the importance of a balanced lifestyle and the role wellness plays in it.